Leadership enterprise server with significantly lower cost of ownership in a highly available and expandable, rack-dense, 2U dual-socket server

(* When available in 2Q/2010)

1333MHz RDIMM

 

 

1333MHz UDIMM

 

1066MHz RDIMM

 

2GB single-rank x4,

 

2GB dual-rank x8 1.5V;

*8GB dual-rank x4 1.35V;

 

1.5V;

 

 

*4GB dual-rank x8 1.35V

*16GB quad-rank x4 1.5V

 

2GB single-rank x8 1.5V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB dual-rank x8 1.5V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2GB dual-rank x8 1.35V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4GB dual-rank x4 1.5V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4GB dual-rank x4 1.35V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8GB dual-rank x4 1.5V;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*8GB dual-rank x4 1.35V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supports 1333MHz with 2 DIMMs per

L5640 and X56xx processors support 2DPC at 1333MHz;

channel

X55xx processors support 2DPC at 1333MHz via the special bid process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online hot-spare memory supported

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory mirroring supported / # of DIMM

Yes / 1 channel (3 slots per processor) active, 1 spare, 1 unused

sockets reserved for mirroring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of HDD drive bays total / available

16 / 16 (2.5-inch)

 

8 / 8 (2.5-inch) with internal tape drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of 5.25" bays total / available

 

 

 

 

1 / 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5-inch

 

2.5-inch

 

 

 

 

2.5-inch SSD

 

 

SAS/SATA

 

2.5-inch SSD

 

400GB (8 x 50GB)

Maximum drive capacity (supports mixing

SAS/SATA

 

 

 

 

4.0TB

(8 x 500GB)

 

800GB (16 x

 

hot-swap or

SAS/SATA/SSD)

8.0TB (16 x

 

 

 

 

hot-swap, with

 

50GB) hot-swap

 

simple-swap, with

 

500GB) hot-swap

 

 

 

 

 

internal tape drive

 

 

 

 

internal tape drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5-inch HS SAS

 

 

2.5-inch HS SATA

 

 

 

 

500GB – 7.2K

 

 

2.5-inch HS or SS SSD

Drive capacities supported

 

 

160, 500GB – 7.2K

73.4, 146.8, 300GB – 10K

 

 

 

50GB

 

 

300GB – 10K

 

 

 

73.4, 146.8GB 15K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of HDDs standard

 

 

 

 

None (all models open bay)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of optical drives standard

 

 

 

 

None (optional DVD-RW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of diskette drives standard

 

 

 

 

None (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal backup supported

One tape drive (DDS Gen 5, DDS Gen 6) or RDX removable disk cartridge

 

 

 

Storage technology

Hot-swap SAS/SATA; also hot-swap or simple-swap SSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated disk controller

 

 

 

 

LSI 1068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of disk drives supported per port

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ServeRAID-M1015

 

ServeRAID-M5014

 

ServeRAID-M5015

 

 

 

(no cache)

 

 

 

ServeRAID-

 

 

(256MB cache)

 

(512MB cache)

 

 

optional battery—

 

 

 

BR10il v2 (no

 

 

optional battery—

 

optional battery—

 

 

RAID-0/1/10;

 

 

 

cache)—RAID-

 

 

RAID-0/1/10/5/50;

 

RAID-0/1/10/5/50;

 

 

optional RAID-5

 

 

Integrated RAID controller standard

0/1/1E, 3Gbps;

 

 

optional RAID-

 

optional RAID-

 

with SED, 6Gbps;

 

 

 

supports 4 drives

 

 

6/60 with SED,

 

6/60 with SED,

 

 

supports 16 drives

 

 

 

(A2x)

 

 

6Gbps; supports

 

6Gbps; supports

 

 

(B2x, C2x, D2x,

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 drives (F2x,

 

16 drives (J2x,

 

 

 

H2x, N2x)

 

 

 

 

 

 

G2x)

 

 

L2x, M2x)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional integrated RAID controllers

ServeRAID-M1015

 

ServeRAID-M5014(A2x,

ServeRAID-M5015(A2x,

 

B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x,

supported

RAID-0/1/10 (A2x)

 

B2x, C2x, D2x, H2x, N2x)

 

 

 

H2x, N2x)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External disk drives supported

Yes, via the optional 3Gbps ServeRAID-MR10Mcontroller (256MB cache standard—

 

 

 

SAS/SATA; adds RAID-0/1/10/5/50/6/60)

 

 

 

 

 

# of adapter slots total / available

4 / 4 (2 / 2 when using the CTO Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter)

 

 

 

# of PCIe x16 Gen 2 slots (16GBps)

None standard (1 or 2 via optional risers in place of the x8 PCIe risers)

 

 

 

# of PCIe x8 Gen 2 slots (8GBps)

4 via 2 risers (2 full-height/full-length, 1 low-profile/full-length, 1 full-height/half-length)

 

 

 

# of PCI-X/133 slots (1GBps)

None standard (1 or 2 via optional risers in place of the PCIe risers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM X3650 M3 When available in 2Q/2010, 1333MHz Udimm 1066MHz Rdimm, Supports 1333MHz with 2 DIMMs per, Channel, 0TB, 50GB

X3650 M3 specifications

The IBM X3650 M3 is a powerful and versatile server designed to meet the needs of businesses looking for optimal performance, reliability, and scalability in their data center environments. As a member of the IBM System x family, the X3650 M3 is renowned for its robust architecture and advanced features, making it a popular choice for various applications, including virtualization, database management, and enterprise resource planning.

One of the defining features of the X3650 M3 is its dual-socket architecture, enabling it to support up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 series processors. This allows businesses to take advantage of increased processing power, memory capacity, and improved energy efficiency. The server supports up to 144 GB of DDR3 memory, providing ample resources for demanding applications and workloads.

In terms of storage, the X3650 M3 offers impressive flexibility. It can accommodate up to 16 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drives or eight 3.5-inch drives, allowing organizations to choose the right balance between performance and capacity. IBM's Storage Control technology further enhances data protection and availability, offering features such as RAID support and advanced data management capabilities.

The design of the X3650 M3 emphasizes ease of use and serviceability. The server includes a tool-less chassis, which allows for straightforward installation and upgrades of components, minimizing downtime. Additionally, it features IBM's innovative Predictive Failure Analysis technology, which proactively identifies potential hardware issues and helps prevent server failures.

Networking capabilities of the X3650 M3 are robust, with support for various networking options, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of network environments and provides the flexibility to grow alongside changing business needs.

Another vital aspect of the X3650 M3 is its commitment to energy efficiency. The server is designed with energy-efficient power supplies and advanced cooling technologies, which help reduce overall power consumption and operating costs. This aligns with IBM's focus on delivering environmentally responsible solutions.

The IBM X3650 M3 also integrates seamlessly with IBM's management tools, such as IBM Systems Director and IBM Integrated Management Module. These tools provide comprehensive monitoring and management capabilities, enabling IT administrators to manage resources effectively and maintain optimal performance.

In summary, the IBM X3650 M3 combines powerful performance, advanced storage options, and exceptional reliability, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking a robust solution for their server needs. With its rich feature set and commitment to efficiency, it continues to be a relevant and valuable asset in modern data centers.